Led by a record-shattering performance in Mexico and broad-based growth in other markets, U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. While 2023 beef exports were below the record totals posted the previous year, December exports were the largest since August and December export value increased 10% year-over-year.
2023 pork highlights
December pork exports climbed nearly 10% from a year ago to 268,399 metric tons, the largest since May 2021 and the eighth largest on record. Export value increased…